Another thing I noticed is that we, as Americans, are generally patriotic. We fly flags everywhere. Well, patriots do anyway.
When you go anywhere else, a flag flying on someone's property is rather rare. Some even make fun of the flag-flying Americans. Just from the flyer on this film, they seem to be displaying a bit if that as well.
America is always judged by people from other countries, and usually very critically, although there is also some enthusiasm because we tend to be 'giving' people, though many are a bit ignorant of local customs.
So, when we get the chance to watch this film, my opinion is we should watch it from the standpoint of someone who knows virtually nothing about growing up and living in America and our sense of values and decorum. Because that will have an impact on how we are portrayed and be reflected in their film-making.
|